Question about bars?

When you go to a bar and order an old fashioned or a margarita, or any mixed drink, do they use name brand liquor to make it?

Like, if I order an old fashioned in a bar, will they automatically use a whiskey like Jack Daniel’s to make it? Or do they use a lower quality liquor?

Do you have to ask for a specific brand?

How does this work?

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Fukfacewillie · 56-60, M

At a proper bar they will ask you if you prefer a brand. If not you say “Well is fine.” The well is below the bar where they keep the cheap stuff.

SW-User

What does "well" mean?
@Fukfacewillie

Fukfacewillie · 56-60, M

@SW-User The “well” in a bar is under the bar where the glasses and sink and mixers are. The booze they keep down there is for the general mixed drinks. It is the less expensive stuff. So, if you say “well” is fine it means “I’m fine with the cheap stuff.”

For sweet mixed drinks “well” booze makes sense.